John Carl Buechler

John Carl Buechler (pronounced Beekler; June 18, 1952 – March 18, 2019) was an American special make-up effects artist, film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He was best known for his work on horror and science-fiction films, mostly as part of Charles Band's Empire Pictures, and directed films such as Troll, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Cellar Dweller, Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College, and Curse of the Forty-Niner. His make-up work includes Ghoulies, From Beyond, Troll, TerrorVision, Dolls, Prison, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, and Hatchet.

John Carl Buechler
Born(1952-06-18)June 18, 1952
Belleville, Illinois, United States
DiedMarch 18, 2019(2019-03-18) (aged 66)
United States
Other namesAllen Actor
Occupation(s)Film director, make-up artist, screenwriter
Years active1978–2019
SpouseLynn Buechler
Children3

After he was diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer, his wife set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for medical expenses.[1][2] Buechler died on March 18, 2019.[3][4][5]

Filmography

Special Make-Up Effects

Director

Producer

Writer

Actor

References

  1. Squires, John (February 15, 2019). "Makeup Master John Carl Buechler is Battling Cancer and Needs Our Help". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  2. Decker, Sean (February 21, 2019). "Halloween 4's John Carl Buechler Is Battling Cancer & Needs Our Help". HalloweenMovies.com. Trancas International Films, Inc. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  3. Weiss, Josh (March 18, 2019). "John Carl Buechler, veteran horror SFX artist and 'Troll' director, dead at 66". SyFy Wire. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  4. Viessing, Etan (March 18, 2019). "Legendary Horror Director and SFX Artist John Carl Buechler Dies at 66". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles: Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group (Valence Media). Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  5. Evanson, Landon (March 18, 2019). "HORROR LEGEND JOHN CARL BUECHLER HAS PASSED AWAY". Horror Geek Life. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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